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What Does AI Mean for Books?
Usually within the first few sentences of a conversation about AI, I can tell whether the person I’m speaking to has spent any significant amount of time using the AI tools in question. Since I’m a writer, I’m most familiar with large language models like ChatGPT.
Sponsorship Sales for Independent Authors
Whether traditionally or independently published, the most profound headache pulsing through the back of every author’s head is the challenge of marketing. How can I get my book into the hands of readers who have never heard of me?
Why I Take At Least Two Big Trips a Year
I caught the travel bug at the age of 14, when I went on a People to People student ambassador trip that opened my eyes to the vast array of wonderful things the world has to offer. It sparked a sense of curiosity and made me feel alive and present as I took in new sights and experiences.
Set Your Release Date On Amazon
If you’ve ever been involved in publishing to Amazon KDP and known the sour taste of fear engendered by those emails with the nasty subject lines: “your book was not published…”
Parkinson’s Law and How to Apply It to Your Whole Life
Chances are you’ve heard of Parkinson’s Law, the idea that any task will expand to the amount of time allotted for it, regardless of the amount of work required. In the workplace, this often means that projects take much longer than necessary and get dragged out until...
How Do I Get Great Endorsements For My Book?
Writing a book is a labor of love and creativity, but getting your masterpiece into the hands of readers requires more than just compelling content. Endorsements from respected individuals in your field or related industries can boost your book's credibility and...
My Favorite Focus Tool: Using iPhone Timer for the Pomodoro Method
As a writer, reaching a state of deep focus is vital to my productivity. Deep focus is like the opposite of writer’s block. It’s where you’re able to enter a flow state and become entirely absorbed in what you’re doing, and that’s when the best writing happens. Even...
Exploring Publishing Models: Independent, Hybrid, Vanity, Traditional, and Partner Publishing
In the ever-evolving world of book publishing, aspiring authors have an array of options to choose from, each with its own set of advantages and considerations. In this blog post, I'll explain the most common publishing models, highlighting key differences, and shed...
The Power of the First Five Minutes of Your Workday
There’s an old piece of writing advice that seems to make it into just about every book on creative writing I’ve ever read, and it’s this: Write in the morning. I’ve always thought it odd that this advice seems to be so consistent, coming from authors with very...
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